Membership

Introduction

This section contains all the information you will need about joining CIBSE.  To find the information you want you may find it useful to use the bullet points below as a starting point or see the links on the left and right.   

• CIBSE Code of Conduct
• Why Join CIBSE?
• How do I join CIBSE?
• What Grade of membership is for me?
• I've got a general interest in building services, but not the experience/qualifications to be fully qualified - can I still be a member?
• How do I upgrade my membership?
• I'm in the process of applying and want some help and advice
• How do I get professional registration with the Engineering Council
• How much does it cost to join?
• Who do I contact if a have a question?

Become an affiliate member - join online
Affiliate membership is open to anyone who is studying, or is in some other way involved in, building services engineering, whether or not they eventually expect to become qualified as building services engineers...full details   

Free Membership Briefing Sessions
Would you like to learn more about the application and interview process?  Find out more by attending our free Membership and Registration Briefing sessions held around the UK. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity to discuss your application with CIBSE staff and registered interviewers...full details  

Are you a MCIBSE who would like to become a FCBSE?
Fellow membership is the highest grade of membership within CIBSE and the attainment of which recognises excellence in building services achievement and contribution to the industry...full details

Are you about to complete a course of study?
Anyone of any age working in an engineering or construction field with knowledge and understanding of technical matters at around NVQ3/ONC level who can show competence and experience and commitment to professional standards can apply to be registered as an Engineering Technician with EC ^UK through CIBSE Licentiate Membership. If you have an HNC, HND, or Foundation Degree qualification, you may either consider applying for LCIBSE EngTech or pursue further study for Associate IEng level...full details

ASHRAE/CIBSE Reciprocal Membership Agreement
ASHRAE members who hold professional engineering designations can now apply for Member of CIBSE via an accelerated route. Likewise, CIBSE members can fast-track into ASHRAE membership without undergoing ASHRAE's admissions and advancement review...full details